Steering/Transaxle/Engine - Updated Torque Specs

BULLETIN NO.: 95-T-35

ISSUE DATE: August, 1995

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Chassis-08

CORPORATION NO.: 580102

SUBJECT:
Information on New Torque Specifications

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1996 Saturns





PURPOSE:
Information on new torque specifications at the following joints:

^ Steering knuckle-to-strut joint 170 N.m (126 ft-lbs)

^ Transaxle strut-to-midrail bolt 70 N.m (52 ft-lbs)

^ Engine strut bracket-to-engine bolts 70 N.m (52 ft-lbs)

When servicing the steering knuckle-to strut joint on 1991-1996 Saturn the new torque specification is 170 N.m (126 ft-lbs).

NOTICE:
A new steering knuckle-to-strut nut must be used; torque retention of old nut may not be sufficient.





When servicing the transaxle-strut-to-midrail bolt on 1994-1996 Saturns, the new torque specification is 70 N.m (52 ft-lbs).





When servicing the engine strut bracket-to-engine bolts on 1992-1996 Saturns, the new torque specification is 70 N.m (52 ft-lbs).